Clone characters
Clone characters are playable characters that have similar movesets to other characters within the same game. Creating a larger roster is usually the reason for the creation of clone characters but unique movesets are more desirable. Having special moves that are strikingly similar to another character constitute them being a clone. Typically the clone's special moves will be the same except for visual differences and minor damage or effect changes. As of now, only unlockable characters have been considered clones and Roy is considered one since you must unlock him after unlocking Marth.
In Melee, Luigi and Pichu are a unique case since, their side special moves are clones while the rest of their special moveset mimicks Mario and Pikachu respectively.
Luigi is the only clone character to appear in Super Smash Bros.
List of Clone Characters in Melee
- Dr. Mario: a clone of Mario
- Falco: a clone of Fox
- Ganondorf: a clone of Captain Falcon
- Luigi: a clone of Mario
- Pichu: a clone of Pikachu
- Roy: a clone of Marth
- Young Link: a clone of Link
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Sakauri revealed (though unknown if official) that all clones will be decloned with new moves. But somehow this may be changed on some cases because of Lucas being a clone of Ness with Ness returning.
